Brake pads, removing and installing

Removing

NOTE:

When removing, mark brake pads that will be used again. Install in the same position, otherwise braking effect will be uneven!
Observe the direction of rotation when installing brake disc arrow on brake disc and installed location left or right.

Fig 1: Securing Brake Disc Using Wheel Bolt & Pry Off Brake Pad Retaining Spring Using Screwdriver

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Using screwdriver, pry off brake pad retaining spring from brake caliper housing and remove.
Disconnect brake wear indicator connector

Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Wear Indicator Connector

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Release connector from retainer using a screwdriver and simultaneously turn connector 90 °
Pull connector out upward and unhook line

Fig 3: Unhooking Brake Line From Retainer

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Fig 4: Caliper Protective Caps

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Fig 5: Securing Brake Caliper Housing To Brake Carrier With Both Guide Pins

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Remove both guide pins from brake caliper.
Remove brake caliper housing and set aside so that the weight of brake caliper does not burden or damage brake hose.
Remove brake pads from brake caliper housing or from brake carrier.

Clean brake caliper with mineral spirits exclusively.

Installing

Fig 6: Pressing Pistons Back

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NOTE:

Before inserting new brake pads, press the piston back into the cylinder using the piston resetting tool. Before pushing back the piston, siphon some of the brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir. Otherwise fluid will overflow and cause damage if the reservoir was topped off during repair work.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is poisonous. NEVER siphon brake fluid with your mouth!

Fig 7: Setting Brake Pad With Retaining Spring And Wear Indicator Into Brake Caliper Housing (Piston)

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Set brake pad with retaining spring and wear indicator into brake caliper housing (piston).

Fig 8: Setting Outer Brake Pad With Retaining Springs Into Brake Caliper

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NOTE:

Insert brake pads into brake caliper and mount them together onto brake carrier and brake disc.

Fig 9: Securing Brake Caliper Housing To Brake Carrier With Both Guide Pins

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NOTE:

After hooking into both studs, the retaining spring must be pressed under the brake carrier. If improperly installed, the wear of the outer brake pad cannot be adjusted, thereby increasing brake pedal travel.
After installing brake pads, depress brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.